Decades after finding themselves on opposite sides during the peak of insurgency in Mizoram, former Chief Minister Zoramthanga and National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Kumar Doval met in New Delhi this week to discuss regional development and revisit a relationship forged during one of the most turbulent chapters in the State’s history.
Ajit Doval with Zoramthanga in the 1970s
The meeting was held at the office of the NSA in South Block on Tuesday evening, a release issued by the Mizo National Front (MNF) stated on Friday.
The two leaders held discussions on a range of issues, including the evolving political situation in neighbouring Myanmar and Bangladesh, both of which share borders with Mizoram.
Their discussions focused on geopolitical issues and regional security regarding Myanmar and Bangladesh, revisiting a relationship forged during earlier peace negotiations.
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| MNF boss Zoramthanga and blogger : Jan 26 R-Day : Lok Bhavan, Aizawl |
Deliberations between Doval and Zoramthanga were on geopolitical issues, specifically focusing on the ongoing political turmoil and developments in neighboring Myanmar and Bangladesh.
The two leaders also discussed matters related to refugees currently seeking shelter in Mizoram. They reportedly expressed regret that the 2015 Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement in Myanmar was never fully implemented to establish permanent peace.
"The Art of the Possible" is a quote originally copy roght with Otto von Bismarck The statement means politics involves achieving the best feasible outcome, even if imperfect, requiring pragmatic skill rather than rigid ideals.
Bismarck remains famous for his role in German unification. During the German Imperial period, he became a hero to German nationalists, who built monuments honouring him.
Historians praise him as a visionary who kept the peace in Europe through diplomacy. However, he has been criticized for his domestic policies such as his persecution of Catholics as well as his authoritarian rule in general as Chancellor.
We are not discussing politics of Bismarck.
Let us talk about Mizoram politics.
Well, Politics everywhere is seen as both an art -- practical application and human skill but it's also a science of governance --- focusing on collective decision-making.
Here come the relevance of Zoramthanga, the veteran Mizo politician.
A former lieutenant of legendary Landenga; Zoramthanga-led MNF was ousted out of power in 2023 by newly floated and a new experiment called ZPM.
But within two years and a few months -- people in Aizawl already feel -- the regional outfit MNF has a fair chance of coming back to power in 2028.
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